Sandbar surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Sandbar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandbar sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandbar this week:

The surf forecast for Sandbar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandbar in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 26th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandbar over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
1.4
NE
1
NE
2
NE
2.5
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1
NE
1.4
S
1
S
1.5
S
2.1
S
1.6
S
0.9
S
1.6
S
1.1
S
2.5
S
2.2
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
Period(s) (?)7777789879861010861112101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)574716810435590022020110234113518889048211518427717841029676663
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
ENE
25
NNE
20
NE
40
NE
20
SW
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
W
15
SSW
15
ESE
20
SE
15
NE
35
NE
20
WSW
25
S
25
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:03AM
1.63
9:36PM
1.02
9:40AM
1.65
10:14PM
1.02
10:17AM
1.65
10:54PM
1.02
10:53AM
1.63
11:35PM
1.03
11:31AM
1.59
12:20AM
1.05
12:11PM
1.53
1:10AM
1.09
12:55PM
1.46
2:04AM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:52PM
0.21
3:00AM
0.33
4:30PM
0.19
3:38AM
0.33
5:08PM
0.19
4:16AM
0.35
5:46PM
0.18
4:56AM
0.38
6:24PM
0.18
5:41AM
0.43
7:04PM
0.18
6:35AM
0.48
7:45PM
0.18
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--
Sunset-7:54--7:54--7:55--7:55--7:57--7:57--7:58-
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252524272727272725232323222222202120202121
Feels °C (?)252624272324272823242323211917161918181919
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Information about the Sandbar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandbar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandbar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandbar surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sandbar) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sandbar may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Sandbar, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in Forster which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Port Macquarie where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Taree which is 55 km (34 miles) away, Port Stephens and Newcastle.

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